Over 600 runners and walkers hit the pavement at Pam’s Run 5K/10K on Sunday, October 18 at the Claypit Hill School in Wayland, MA to benefit Neighbor Brigade, a non-profit organization that mobilizes community-based groups of volunteers to help neighbors in crises. Pam’s Run is Neighbor Brigade’s largest annual fundraiser, earning over $70,000 for ongoing support services. Neighbor Brigade was founded by Wayland resident Pam Manikas Washek in 2010 during a prolonged battle with cancer and has now grown to 29 chapters across Eastern Massachusetts. Pam turned her pain into purpose by starting Neighbor Brigade so others experiencing crises in their own families could receive help. Pam’s Run honors her legacy and benefits programs and support services across the state. For more information see www.pamsrun.com.
For more information about Neighbor Brigade or to start a chapter in your town see www.neighborbrigade.org.
All Photos below were provided courtesy of Neighbor Brigade/David Lawrence Photo
ABOUT NEIGHBOR BRIGADE
Neighbor Brigade is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that establishes and mobilizes community-specific networks of volunteers to help residents facing sudden crises such as devastating illness, accident, or other tragic event. Our volunteers provide non-medical, non-monetary services and collaborate with the shared purpose of helping fellow residents. There are no eligibility requirements for recipients, who may self-refer. Neighbor Brigade is immediate, efficient and free and provides temporary support to those affected while strengthening the fabric of a community. To learn more, visit www.neighborbrigade.org.
ABOUT PAM’S RUN
Pam’s Run is Neighbor Brigade’s largest annual fundraising event, benefiting support programs and services in Neighbor Brigade chapters across Massachusetts. The third annual Pam’s Run 5K/10K on Sunday, October 18, 2015 will bring together more than 1,000 passionate runners, volunteers, spectators,donors and corporate sponsors who care about those in need in their communities. Pam’s Run honors the memory of Neighbor BrigadeFounder Pam ManikasWashek who envisioned a caring community of neighbors helping neighbors during times of crisis. Pam’s Run honors this legacy and supports the movement she ignited. Washek’s sister Joanna Manikas and niece Jayme Nowland are co-chairing the planning committee with assistance from volunteers from within Neighbor Brigade’s chapters across
eastern Massachusetts.
